contract purchased 9/06 acquired in trade from CLE 8/06 sent to minor-league camp 3/06 signed as a free agent from STL 12/05, 1 year/$0.625M (06)+bonuses ($0.75M-65 g, $0.8M-55 games finished) (minor-league contract, may req release if not on major league ros 4/1/06)